Watch a Holiday Film on the Big Screen in Edmonton (2017)

Posted December 7, 2017byEditorial

Just in time for the holidays, some movie theatres in Edmonton will be showing your favourite holiday classics. Move your annual re-watch from your couch to the big screen—some of them will even allow you to still wear your comfy pajamas! For a full listing of movies and showtimes at these theatres, be sure to visit the websites.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | December 12Though Clark Griswold wants to have a perfect family Christmas, everything quickly goes awry (despite his best efforts) as decorations malfunction and the black sheep of the family extend their stay.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212

Miracle on 34th Street (1947) | December 13
This holiday classic puts everyone to the test: Do you believe in Santa Claus? Doris Walker is raising her daughter not to believe in Santa, so when Macy’s department store hires a man who believes he’s the real Kris Kringle, he’s declared insane and put on trial.
Cineplex Odeon South Cinemas | 1515-99 St. | 780-436-8585
Cineplex Odeon North Cinemas | 14231-137 Ave. | 780-732-2236

Home Alone | December 16Young Kevin McCallister—forgotten by his family who have gone on a holiday to Paris—must defend his home against burglars.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212

Scrooged | December 20This take on the classic A Christmas Carol follows a selfish TV station executive who has to learn about the Christmas spirit with the help of three ghosts.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212

Elf | December 23When one of Santa’s elves learns that he’s actually a human, he journeys to New York to meet his biological father and spreads Christmas cheer on the way.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212

Quote-A-Long Die Hard 1 & 2 | December 23
Some may say this doesn’t count as a holiday movie, but it does take place on Christmas Eve! In this action flick, John McClane doesn’t just have to save Christmas, he has to save America (and his wife) from terrorists.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212

It’s A Wonderful Life | December 24
In this classic by director Frank Capra, desperate and depressed George Bailey is visited by an angel who shows him the significant effect his life has had on the people around.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212